AF KLM promises 'growth' as Alitalia board nears decision

Alitalia board is scheduled to meet today to discuss bids by Air France KLM, Air One/AP Holding and a consortium led by an Italian attorney (ATWOnline, Dec. 11). The company said that "at the end of the . . . meeting, a press release will be issued announcing the decisions taken." AF KLM Chairman Jean-Cyril Spinetta promised yesterday in Milan that his company's bid does not include cuts at the loss-making flag carrier. "Our plan is a plan for development and growth, certainly not a plan ...